Oldest Coca-Cola Painted Wall Sign (Cartersville, Georgia)

Bright and shining on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy is the oldest building painting advertising Coca-Cola in the world. Painted by a cola syrup salesman in 1894, the sign was restored in 1989 and authenticated as being the oldest in 1994. In the small town of Cartersville, Georgia, this sign stands as a giant homage to the southern roots and lasting legacy of the world famous beverage.

Coca-Cola Facts

Coca-Cola was invented by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886.

Coca-Cola is sold in more than 200 countries worldwide and is considered the most recognizable brand in the world.

On average, more than 10,000 Coca-Cola soft drinks are consumed every second of every day.

Frank Robinson, John Pemberton’s bookkeeper came up with the name as well as the famous script lettering logo.

Between 1886 and 1914, one in 10 Cokes was given away free as part of a promotional campaign.

The modern version of Santa Clause is often credited to Coca-Cola advertising. Before the 1931 advertisement by illustrator Haddon Sundblom, Santa was often in blue, gold, green, or purple. He was also not always depicted as plump and jolly.

The first Coca-Cola products did contain cocaine but only 9 milligrams (roughly) per glass, and it was was removed from the recipe in 1903.

It is the most widely sold single product in the planet.

Coca-Cola claims its name is the second most understood word in the world, behind the word OK.

Coca-Cola has a product portfolio of more than 3,500 beverages and 500 different brands.

Coke syrup is shipped to McDonald’s locations in stainless steel containers instead of the conventional plastic bags used by other vendors. The result is alleged to be freshest Coke available.